Republican Nominations Ticket Headed by Bezan Pingree
A detailed ticket lists candidates for governor secretary of state treasurer auditor general and other statewide offices with names and counties. It includes James Ingersoll verification by Judge Douglass and ex Chief Justice Graves as endorsements and commentary on Ingersoll’s integrity and fairness in probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bazen
Pingree
Detroit
Thomas B. Dunstan
Hancock
Washington Gardner
Albion
George A. Steel
St. Johes
Roscoe D. DIX
Berreto Springs
State Land Office
WM A French
Bell
Presque Isle
Fred A. Maynard
Grand Rapids
Jason FB. Hammond
Hiledale
State Board of Education
J. W. Simmons
Uhaton
George Ingersoll
Reuben J. Emery
D. Stephen Smith
Newall J. Kelsey
Edward L. McPherson
Leslie E. Clawson
Chreuit
Louis C. Mille
Frank G. Baker
Clayton T. Smith
George A. Robertson
Pratt A. Courtright
Douglass
Supreme Court
Bas
Tagersoll
Graves
Judge Tagersoll
Ingersoll
Battle Creek Journal
Orb
Free coinage critique shapes a harsh view of Bryan era
A charged political piece argues free silver would hurt the nation by depleting gold reserves and wreck foreign debt obligations. It dismisses William Jennings Bryan as sensational but flawed, labeling his platform dangerous to the Republic while praising Alfred Milnes in the Third Congressional district race over A M Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Moses
West
Lincoln
Gladstone
America
Republic
Obstacles in the Way of Free Silver
The piece argues that if US currency were not gold based and silver coinage were freed, the shift could occur gradually without shock. A note system backed by silver could slowly expand money supply and raise price levels rather than rely on a cheapening of silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Todd pledges silver coinage in Kalamazoo race
The Kalamazoo Telegraph notes A M Todd seeks governor nomination as a pro prohibition candidate and pledges support for free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16. Milnes opposes the bill. Business interests fear Todd’s election as harmful to district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Todd
Todd
Milnes
Kalamazoo
Wheat and Silver Debate in 1896 Political Writings
The piece argues that the wheat crop decline undermines the silver cause, noting shifting voter loyalties in 1896 from free silver to sound money. It cites Detroit Board of Trade circulars, criticizes the Financial School's claims, and asserts gold would dominate under free coinage, warning of swift gold withdrawals if a bimetallic standard were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Detroit Board of Trade
Chicago
Detroit
Dollar Crisis Prophesies in Coin Doctrine Debate
Analyzes the danger of the Coin doctrine as a fiscal blunder that could trigger widespread financial ruin. Warns that those who seek repayment of debts by the pound of flesh might end up facing total economic collapse, describing a calamity tied to monetary policy and credit.
Letter on probate judge vote in Albion and Homer
Hon Samuel Dickie mayor of Albion writes from Albion Michigan dated October 21 1896 to a Homer resident explaining voting options for probate judge. He states the county convention did not nominate a candidate and Prohibitionists should vote for Ingersoll in Republican column or Lane in Democratic column though he will vote for the present incumbent who he finds best suited for duties. He emphasizes avoiding partisan politics in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll
Samual Dickie
Albion
Homer
Mich
George Ingersoll
Dr. Lane
Judge Ingersoll
Ramuen Dickie
Todd the recom candidate under fire in Michigan case
Democratic papers tout a candidate in the Third district while court records expose A M Todd in divorce proceedings and a separate Magee v Todd suit. The Michigan Supreme Court reportedly condemns his conduct over a deed placed in his favor, signaling a likely defeat on November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Todd
Kalamazoo County
Shedd
Peppermint King
Magee
A.m.todd
Michigan
Supreme Court
Nnd
Naturalization session set for October 29 1896
The circuit court will convene on Thursday October 29 1896 at 9 o'clock in the morning and remain all day to hear citizenship petitions. All persons who have not yet completed their second naturalization papers should attend at the Court House. Homen Michigan October 9 1896 Editor Statesman: a note about Dr Lane the union silver candidate for probate judge of Calhoun county denying connection with the Homer Index or responsibility for its utterance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Homen, Mich
Statesman
Lane
Union
Calhoun’ County
Mie
Ingersoll
Moenos
Index
Union Silver
City of
Marshall
Board of Registration
City of Mashall
Dan
Seasion
Scully Texlatered Ag Guch
John Butler
W. 5. Smith
Geo
A. Hoyt
Otis CG. Perrin
Board of Hrgisuralion
Marshall, Mich
Controversy Over Doctor's Ties to the Index Paper
Letters and notices accuse a physician and the Index for shifting positions on probate and party support. Critics question when the doctor’s connection to the paper ended, noting unchanged office appearances and the paper’s pro doctor stance after his nomination. Public comment urges clarity on influence and motives amid electoral debate.
County Board session reports jail and farm figures
The board reviewed the six month jail inspectors’ report showing 217 prisoners received, four females, with 93 inmates at the county house during the year. Farm outputs included 214 bushels wheat and 800 hens. stock listed as 4 horses, 14 cattle, 1 hog, and 150 chickens. Also noted were salaries and official appointments, including election commissioners and county treasurer, with adjustments to clerical pay and prosecuting attorney. A note on health claimed cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure concludes the item.
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Board of Supervises
Bd Lzg
Ephraim Marble
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Joal Laberteaux
Suggert
Bert Whitaker
Electro
Sind
Shamway
Janitop
Court House
Witlis
Board of
Cohailae
Mr. Simmons
J. Ke O'Hara
F. EB. McNore
C. W.’ Lewis
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M'Kinley and
Hobart
Congresa 3d District
Alfred Milnes
Huston B. Colman
Stat
Jares F. Smiley
Ayer
Legores
O. C. Davis
Wautoma
Wia
India
Coen
Washington
Dr. Lane and the
Rey
Miles
Mra. M. B. Reed
Delts
Laws
Sonscriber
Calhoun County Union Sunday School Association
Baptist
Battle Creek
Sunday Schools of
Battle
Baptist Primary Department
Mabel Roza
Jerence Augheoa
Mire Greeley
Aquitla Webo
Albion Organ
A. L. Cameron
Ceresco
Theare
L. G. Lewis
D. Vallick
Jacob Clancy
J. Smith
M. Hiscock
LeRoy
Little Rocket
Aquilla Webb
Genteman
J. W. Davis
W. A. Powell
County McReynoldy
Jordan
Lansing
Mecca
Drs. 1
Marshal
Royal Hotel
Drala Contractors
Sao Hewat
Lea
Hall
F.J. Cheney
Hanover
Derry
Kembel Diament Market
Hudgeman
Edleed
Rm. HH. Cole
The
Peninsula Fire Insurance Ody
Jackson
Belyre
Elias Hewitt Real Estate and Insurance Bureau
Wy Looter
City Expreaswan
F. Snyder
Ors
Houston & Ghuted
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